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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,764.92, 12,095.02 and 4,987.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,764.92, 12,095.02 and 4,987.52 is: 6,882.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,764.92 : 12,095.02 = 4,987.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,764.92/12,095.02 = 4,987.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,764.92x = 12,095.02 × 4,987.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,764.92x = 60,324,154.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,324,154.15/8,764.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,882.45

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